Want to eat something tasty and filling? Make noodles. Need dinner on the table in a flash? Make noodles. Want a hearty salad to pack for lunch tomorrow? Make noodles. Just in case you’re not getting the memo, noodle recipes are pretty much the answer to every mealtime dilemma. Plus there are so many types of noodles out there (Hokkien, soba, vermicelli, rice, egg and more) to satisfy everyone’s tastebuds!
Here we’ve rounded up 9 of the best noodle recipes including, Clarissa Feildel’s heartwarming vermicelli chicken noodle soup and our food editor Sarah Murphy’s ever-popular 30-minute laksa.

01
Chicken pad Thai
You can make this chicken pad Thai quicker than the time it takes to order and wait for your food delivery to arrive. delicious All it takes is 15 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook. Serve with lemon wedges, peanuts or cashews and chilli flakes.

02
Ramen noodles
Few dishes are as comforting as ramen noodle soup. This spicy version by chef Karen Martini will blow you away. It features finely sliced pork loin (or chicken, if you prefer) and Korean gochujang chilli paste and flakes. Perfect for when you’re feeling like a hot, spicy meal that truly hits the spot.

03
Clarissa’s vermicelli chicken noodle soup
Clarissa says the secret to a comforting bowl of chicken soup is homemade stock. It might seem like a lot of effort, but it’s actually easier than you might think. Chicken wings, ginger, carrot, brown onion and garlic cloves form the basic flavour of the stock. Later add rice vermicelli noodles and a variety of fresh toppings including one that might take you by surprise – fresh lettuce leaves. “Trust me, it’s delicious. I know it’s strange, but it’s really yummy,” says Clarissa.

04
Sticky beef meatball salad
Crispy noodle salad is the dish you need to add to your repertoire. It’s crunchy, flavoursome and super filling. To make the noodles crispy, simply fry fresh Hokkien noodles in small batches in hot oil for 1 minute (or until golden and crisp). Toss with the remaining salad ingredients and enjoy!

05
Singapore noodles
It’s no secret that Singapore noodles are full of flavour. But this takeaway classic is also easy enough to whip up in your own home. Chef Karen Martini recommends using Malaysian curry powder to give this dish its signature kick.

06
Easy 30-minute laksa recipe
You’ve only got 30 minutes, what do you make? This laksa dish of course! It’s rich, comforting and satisfying. The best part is that you can use last night’s roast chicken to make it!

07
Chicken, lemongrass and noodle soup
Chicken soup but make it zing. This is the recipe for you. The Thai-inspired flavours of lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves and Thai red curry paste combine to create a deeply umami soup that you’ll want to make over and over again.

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Chicken, miso and soba noodle soup
Soba noodles, made using buckwheat flour, are a great source of plant-based protein. So if you’re looking for a noodle recipe you can feel good about, this is the one!